Additive Manufacturing R&D Engineer

We are seeking a talentedAdditive Manufacturing Research Engineerto join our client's cutting-edge research team based inCambridge.This opportunity involves developing high-temperature materials and advancing additive manufacturing through experimental and simulation methods.

As an Additive Manufacturing Research Engineer, you will:

Experimental Work:

• Research & Development:Contribute to the development of innovative additive manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Laboratory Maintenance:Ensure the upkeep and optimisation of laboratory equipment, particularly PBF/EBM systems.
• Experimental Design:Develop and execute experiments to investigate the fundamental aspects of additive manufacturing processes.
• Data Analysis:Analyse experimental data using statistical methods to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Process Optimisation:Optimise process parameters for a variety of materials to achieve desired outcomes.

Simulation Work:

• Simulation:Utilise simulation tools to model and predict the behaviour of additive manufacturing processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Additive Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Experience / Knowledge of laser powder bed or electron beam technology.
• Exposure to Python.
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.
• Experience with simulation software.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.